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Most Influential Hispanics........................................................16 Hispanic Engineer magazine’s Most Influential Hispanics in Technology are senior leaders in a variety of fields.

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DEPARTMENTS People and Events..............6 College Scholarships, STEM Education, and Diversity featuring HACU, MAES, and SACNAS

Career Voices ................... 10 Hispanic Tech Executives Talk Mentorship: Creating a Cultural Connection.

First Steps ........................ 12 How to Land Your Dream Internship.

Corporate Life................... 14 Creating Your Best Future: 7 Principles for Success in Science & Engineering.

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What Will You Do with Your STEM Degree?

CAREER OUTLOOK........ 29 Careers of the Future B Job Horizon B Recruiting Trends

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SCHOLARSHIPS, STEM EDUCATION & DIVERSITY

cholarships help reduce college tuition costs, so we at Hispanic Engineer are always on the lookout for ways to make your college dreams come true. The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) program, which has long “championed Hispanic higher education success to drive America’s Prosperity,” is offering great opportunities this spring. To help you defray some of those college expenditures, check out these 2017–18 HACU awards in partnership with top employers. Oracle’s Scholarship is open to computer and information science, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or mathematics majors.

The Big Red ¡Avance! Scholarship is on offer to full-time undergrad or grad students attending a four-year HACU member institution within the United States or Puerto Rico.

There’s also the Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship for full- or part-time undergrad or graduate students, but two-year HACU member institutions are included. Cafe Bustelo El Cafe Del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest presents a unique opportunity to share your story. The 800-word essay will focus on how your Latino heritage, your family, and the community in which you grew up have impacted your desire and motivation to obtain a college degree. The guidelines also ask for a description on what you intend to accomplish with your degree and how you will give back to your community. Additional scholarship opportunities will be added as they become available prior to the fall 2017 semester.

As HACU Scholarship Program opened for applications, MAES held its 28th Leadership Academy March 8–11 in Dallas, Texas. The MAES Science Extravaganza hopes to spread awareness of STEM, especially among Latino communities. Also, this spring, the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) entered a conversation on the necessity of maintaining evidence-based research in government policy and raising the visibility of and respect for science and scientific inquiry.

Dr. Antonia O. Franco, SACNAS Executive Director, said, “As the largest multicultural and multidisciplinary STEM diversity organization in the country, the SACNAS partnership with March for Science ensures that voices of diverse scientists and the vision for achieving true diversity in STEM are included in this important discourse.”

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USHCC CONGRATULATES BOARD MEMBER REGINA HEYWARD ON HER ELECTION AS VICE-CHAIR OF BUSINESS NETWORK

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he United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) congratulated USHCC Board Member Regina Heyward, senior vice president and head of corporate supplier diversity at Wells Fargo, on her election as Vice-Chair of the U.S. Business Leadership Network (USBLN). The Network gives advice and tools to corporate partners to help them hire more business professionals with disabilities.

“Regina is one of the most recognized and dedicated professionals in the field of supplier diversity in our country. More than that, she has been an invaluable friend and advisor to me as one of our board members. I couldn’t be more pleased for her or for the USBLN for electing her to this position,” said Javier Palomarez, president and CEO of the USHCC.

In her current role at Wells Fargo, Heyward works to develop small and minority-owned businesses to make them eligible to become Wells Fargo suppliers. She has more than 17 years of multi-level global supply chain and supplier diversity strategy experience. She joined Wells Fargo in 2014 and was elected to join the USHCC Board of Directors last year.

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR HACU SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2017–18

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he HACU Scholarship Program is accepting applications from eligible students for the Big Red ¡Avance!

Scholarship, Denny’s Hungry for Education Scholarship, and Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship Essay Contest. Additional scholarship opportunities will be added as they become available prior to the Fall 2017 semester.

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AES, a leading Latino organization for the development of STEM leaders in the academic, executive, and technical communities, held its 28th Leadership Academy March 8–11 in Dallas, Texas. The MAES Science Extravaganza hopes to spread awareness of STEM, especially among Latino communities.

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SACNAS PARTNERS WITH MARCH FOR SCIENCE

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ociety for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) entered a formal partnership with the March for Science held April 22, 2017, in Washington, DC.

The March for Science represents a significant national conversation on the necessity of maintaining evidence-based research in government policy and raising the overall visibility of and respect for science and scientific inquiry.

“As scientists and engineers, we say ‘science is colorblind,’ there by dismissing discrimination in the field based on racial, ethnic, or cultural identities. Too often, it also means our cultural, ethnic, or racial identities are inconsequential to our work,” said SACNAS President, Dr. Lino Gonzalez.

MARKYOURCALENDARS2017 Event: Women of Color STEM Conference

Event: 29th Annual HENAAC Conference

When: October 5–7, 2017

When: October 18–22, 2017

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Annual Conference Organizer: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities When: October 28–30, 2017 Where: San Diego

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Where: Pasadena, CA Event: 2017 SACNAS National Conference

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Organizer: Society for Advancement of Chicanos/ Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)

Organizer: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) When: November 1–5, 2017

When: October 19–21, 2017 Where: Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT Learn more at: https://sacnas.org/

Event: SHPE Conference 2017

Where: Kansas City, MO Event: sWe17 Organizer: Society of Women Engineers

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When: October 26–28, 2017 Where: Austin, TX Learn more at: http://we17.swe.org/

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ONE ON ONE

By Lango Deen ldeen@ccgmag.com

MENTOR-PROTÉGÉ , SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH, ABILITYONE AND HBCU/HIS/TCU’S PROGRAMS

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agreement in Indian Country with three affiliated tribes (the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara); an agreement with an Ability One firm (Ability One supports individuals with significant disabilities); and we were the first to develop a Cyber Warrior mentorprotégé agreement, which provides training and DoD Cyber Security Certification to minority students. Additionally, Northrop Grumman is the only major prime contractor to receive 23 Nunn Perry Awards for our mentoring support to small firms.

This is the highest recognition that a prime contractor can receive for participation in the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program. We currently are mentoring six small businesses.

orthrop Grumman Corporation is a leader in its industry as well as in its support of programs benefitting minority students.

We asked Tizoc S. Loza, who has proven himself in his career of more than 28 years in the aerospace industry, to explain his and his company’s involvement and commitment as a true leader and a friend to minority communities. Loza has spoken at STEM seminars and conferences, including events at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, the White House Initiative on HBCU and HSI, the National Historically Black Colleges University & Minorities Institution Conference, and the Native American Small Business and Culture Conference.

Tizoc S. Loza, manager, Enterprise Shared Services/Chief Strategy Organization, Northrop Grumman Corporation, has more than 28 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry. He serves as the small business liaison officer for Northrop Grumman and is responsible for several corporate-wide small business initiatives.

What are your main duties and responsibilities?

My responsibilities include corporatewide oversight of our mentor-protégé, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR), AbilityOne, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Hispanic-Serving Institutions/Tribal Colleges and Universities (HBCU/HSI/TCU) programs. As the small business liaison officer, I am responsible for identifying strategies that include small businesses into the Northrop Grumman procurement processes.

How long have you been involved in working with minority colleges and universities?

I am a lifelong supporter of advancement through higher education. I became actively engaged with Historically Black Colleges/ Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, and Tribal Colleges in 2005. These 8

institutions were established to provide an avenue to higher education for minority students. Being engaged with these schools allows me to fulfill my work requirements but also gives me the opportunity to support institutions that have provided education to minority students such as me.

Tell me how you first got involved with HBCU/HSI/TCUs?

When I started working for Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Socio Economic Business Office in 2005, I was asked to implement a corporate initiative designed to identify and partner with HBCU/HSI/ TCUs. This was in support of Department of Defense requirements for awarding subcontracts to HBCU/HSI/TCUs. The guideline was later rescinded, but Northrop Grumman understood the added value these universities bring and continued to seek them out for subcontracts.

Tell me about Northrop Grumman’s minority protégé programs?

Northrop Grumman has a strong history of participating in the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program. Our company has mentored more than 130 small businesses with diverse capabilities. This has been a successful program, and I am happy to say that we have had several “firsts” in this area: an

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Is inspiring innovation a part of what Northrop Grumman attempts to do through these programs?

Yes, absolutely. Northrop Grumman has a proud tradition of innovation, technological excellence, and responsiveness to our customers’ needs. Innovation is a key factor in developing that next generation of defense systems that support and protect the men and women who defend our country. Participating in programs such as the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Research programs allows us to team with HBCU/HSI/TCUs to access innovation in the early stages of development.

Why are these programs important to Northrop Grumman?

Northrop Grumman Corporation is committed to delivering sustainable top performance for our customers, shareholders, and employees. Producing the best, most innovative, and affordable technology solutions for our customers is essential for Northrop Grumman’s growth and continued leadership in the aerospace and defense industry. Working with our valued teammates in the supplier community, academia, and the engagement with programs such as SBIR/STTR and Mentor-Protégé helps us to achieve these objectives. www.hispanicengineer.com

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CAREER VOICES

by Jessica Rafaeil editors@ccgmag.com

HISPANIC TECH EXECUTIVES TALK CREATING A CULTURAL CONNECTION

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he technology and engineering industry is striving to create a pipeline of young talent with fresh ideas to keep their businesses moving forward.

One way to accomplish this effectively is through thought leadership and mentorship. It is important for Hispanic students and young professionals to see people that look like them growing and succeeding in their industry. By creating a cultural connection through mentorship, we can help secure the success of our young Hispanic talent.

What about the Hispanic leaders in the industry now? Who has helped them pave the way to their success, and how have they done this? Three tech executives answered some of these questions by highlighting the people who served as mentors in their career development and the importance of learning from their leaders’ roles. By taking a look at their personal experiences, we are able to gain a bit of insight on the current corporate mentorship culture in the tech industry.

RAFAEL MENA Chief Information Officer Orange County, FL Rafael Mena has spent more than 25 years working with Orange County, Florida.

Home to Disney World and several theme parks and tourist attractions, the county has continued to grow not only in population but also in its research and technological advancements. Mena and his team are responsible for several safety and security programs, including the county’s 911 emergency call system, the 311 non-emergency call system, and the county’s OCFL web and mobile application that allows access to real-time information before and after a hurricane. However, Mena’s career has been shaped by his personal experiences with mentorship.

“Some of the core values that I’ve learned to apply today came from my father. I had a great mentor in him since I was a kid and up until now. He’s always given good advice throughout my career.

Another mentor I had was a former boss, who was always able to give me the proper advice about learning and dealing with people. To be successful—in any business—it’s not only the technical aspect but also the politics and dealing with the people.”

Mena says that he currently plays the role of mentor to his staff and senior managers.

“I am constantly trying to educate them. We all move on eventually. Ideally, if you’re a good mentor or manager, someone you have taught will take up that role.”

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CARMEN CASTILLO President & CEO SDI International Corp.

Carmen Castillo was born and raised in Spain before she decided to move to Florida. Now she is the owner of the largest Latina-owned business in the United States. Castillo says that one of the mentors who influenced her career was a friendship she developed with the chairman of Superior Group in New York.

“He was pivotal in guiding me and SDI through our growth process, sharing his insights and experience to help us navigate the complex waters of staffing, client recruitment and retention, and financial and legal aspects. Twenty-five years later we continue to do business across the globe. I have always felt tremendously fortunate and grateful to have had such a stellar mentor so early in my career.”

Castillo says that she makes it a point to surround herself with people of all walks of life and work in order to learn from them. She also takes on 8–10 mentees in different industries, many of them Hispanic women business owners.

“We agree on areas of focus and build our mentorship relationship off the goals that my mentee has set forward. Few things make me as happy and proud as when I check in with my mentees and learn about their latest contracts or clients.”

Castillo believes that young Hispanic professionals and students should get out and try to find mentors and opportunities and be determined in their search. She suggests going through friends, family, and college and university staff and professors to help them find guidance in their specific field of interest. She emphasizes that today’s professionals are looking to pass on their knowledge.

“Go into LinkedIn or do a search for executives in target companies for your field of study, and dare to reach out and ask to be mentored. You’d be surprised at how many entrepreneurs and executives are more than willing to make the time to help others thrive. Life has taught me that if you don’t ask, you don’t know if you’ll get what you want. There’s no shame in asking for help.

We’re here to build a new generation of leaders, and sharing our knowledge is the best way to pass the torch.”

DAVID MEDINA President Defined Software Development David Medina was born one of twelve children in the small town of Jayuya, Puerto Rico. A graduate of Florida State University, Medina has several years of diverse experience in both the private and public sectors of IT. Medina is now the owner of Defined Software Development, founded www.hispanicengineer.com

in 2011, which is now a vendor to the State of Florida. He credits his uncle for being the truest mentor in his life and acknowledges the senior managers in the several companies that he worked for as being the ones who gave him the guidance he needed in his professional development. Most importantly, Medina knows the importance of paying it forward.

“I work with the people who are working on our current contracts directly and week by week. Open communication and constant meetings, whether via email or text, are important to effective mentorship and growth.” When asked to give his best advice to Hispanic students and young professionals seeking careers in the industry, Medina suggests going straight to the source.

“There is a huge need for companies to take on young professionals and show them the path. Find a small company that is in growth mode. They are small enough to need the help and can offer you the projects that allow you to gain exposure in the profession. They are willing to share the work and to teach.”

Medina himself has begun traveling annually to the University of Puerto Rico job fair to meet with future engineers and technology professionals. He hopes that by doing this, he not only helps them begin to make connections in the professional world but also provides a future opportunity for them to take a step forward.

“I want to start making a connection between my company and them. As my company grows, I can offer them a path to grow their career. My initiative is to offer these kids an opportunity to gain exposure to the business early on and not have to wait 10 to 15 years like I did. Some of them need that guidance and that push.”

Each of these leaders created successful careers for themselves through perseverance, determination, and a thirst for knowledge.

But very few of them, like other Hispanic leaders in this industry, have been given the opportunity to learn from a mentor within the Hispanic community outside of a family member. In fact, these executives have taken it upon themselves to create an opportunity for mentorship for aspiring professionals in the industry.

Family is the foundation in the Hispanic community, as it is in other cultural communities. For some reason, the same concept is not being applied in the professional community. Some studies have suggested that relationships between mentors and mentees of similar cultural backgrounds, where those involved probably have more in common, tend to be more successful. This is not to be confused as a racial bias but more so seen as recognition that people tend to be more comfortable to learn and grow from one another when there are fewer boundaries between them.

Thankfully, leaders like Mena, Castillo, and Medina are bridging the gap and working toward creating a cultural connection through mentorship for the future generation of workforce talent.

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FIRST STEPS

by Kelsey Allen editors@ccgmag.com

HOW TO LAND YOUR INTERNSHIP (AND JOB) Internships are the gateway to meaningful jobs for STEM students.

Experts offer tips on getting your foot in the door, making your application stand out, and ensuring you’ll have a job after graduation.

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here was a time when college seniors landed jobs based on their field of study, GPA, and leadership experiences. But new graduates are entering an increasingly competitive job market, where a degree doesn’t guarantee a job.

Nearly 75 percent of employers surveyed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) said they prefer to hire job candidates who have relevant work experience. But how do you get experience if you don’t have any experience?

You get an internship.

“Internships are an extremely important component of your educational journey,” says Seana Coulter,

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director of the Center for Career Development at Morgan State University. “They allow you to test drive the field to make sure it is a good fit, serve as an opportunity to network with professionals in your desired field, provide hands-on experience that will make you more marketable, and lead to full-time employment.”

We talked to career development experts and industry professionals about what it takes to land your dream internship and the best way to turn it into a full-time job.

Make Connections Now

Referred candidates have better odds of getting the internship, so start networking now. Reach out to your university’s alumni network, and use LinkedIn to identify people you know who work where you might be interested in interning. Do informational interviews to learn about their careers and their organization’s mission. Keep in touch, and reach out when you start the application process.

Keep an Open Mind Although you want to find an internship that interests you, it’s just as important to look for an environment where you will be challenged and supported. “For example, a student might not be excited to start in quality assurance before design,” says Christa Downey, director of the Engineering Career Center at Cornell University. “But with the right www.hispanicengineer.com

“You can always tell when it’s a generic application,” says Patricia Rossman, chief diversity officer and HR communications at BASF.

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Spend time reflecting on why you’re a good fit for the position at each specific organization, and prove that it’s a mutually beneficial fit on your application. “Go through your cover letter, highlight all the times you use the word ‘I,’ and see if you can flip them into ‘you’ statements,” says Amanda Wheaton, employer relations and alumni outreach manager at the University of Portland. “That way you’re addressing the skills and qualifications you have that meet what they’re looking for.”

Prepare for the Interview

Practicing for an interview can feel silly, but being able to articulate how your skills and experiences make you qualified for the position will set you apart.

“They’re going to want to know your strengths, how you work as part of a team, how you resolve conflicts and think critically,” says D.R. Ingram, associate director of the Career Development Center at North Carolina State University. “You need to sit down and think of concrete examples and then actually practice communicating those examples effectively.”

Take Ownership of the Experience An internship is basically a long-term job interview: According to the NACE survey, more than 70 percent of interns were offered full-time employment as a direct result of an internship. So don’t be afraid to share your point of view, volunteer for projects, request more work, and ask questions.

“When we create internships, we do them with a knowledge of mutual learning,” Rossman says. “We want the internship to serve as a launching pad toward full-time employment, and we want to explore and learn what that intern’s capabilities will be.”

mentorship, they’ll learn the value and importance of that role and how their work fits into the bigger picture, and they will become a better designer.”

Tailor Your Application

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The best way to make sure you’re one of the students who gets a job offer is to take ownership of the experience.

“We want our interns to take the initiative in shaping their experience, seeking opportunities to grow and to expand their knowledge,” says Steve Hatch, director of central talent acquisition at Lockheed Martin. “We strive to create rewarding work, activities, and opportunities, but it is up to each intern to take full advantage of all that is offered.”

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CORPORATE LIFE

by Denise Stephens editors@ccgmag.com

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he path to success is littered with challenges. This seems to be especially true for the STEM field. There are many prospective students that are discouraged by STEM’s perceived challenges, and they bypass rewarding careers that would allow them the opportunity to be innovators and contributors to advances in our future.

Here are seven principles that can help you overcome the challenges associated with the STEM fields and foster a successful STEM career:

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Craft Your Vision | You need to decide how you want your life to be in the next 5, 10, or 20 years. You need to embrace, nurture, and protect your vision. e Responsible | You are responsible for your vision B and the goals you need to achieve to make it come true. This means getting an education, going after promotions, and taking calculated risks. trive for Excellence | You need to persevere S through challenges and hit the bar consistently.

Be Accountable Be a Life-long Learner | Reading within and outside your field is key. Also, working with a diverse group of people and learning from them, asking for guidance, and using constructive criticism are tools for improvement.

Be Articulate | The ability to express yourself is an important skill. Speak to people about your vision, take advantage of public speaking opportunities, network, and have mentors for different areas of your life.

Principles for Success in Science & Engineering Shayla Wallace, the educator who compiled this list, says developing your spiritual core is “the most important aspect of developing the seven habits.” Wallace defines spiritual core as “your inner values, what motivates you, what you are.”

You need to know yourself, what you want, and why you want it. If you have a clear picture of your beliefs and values, “it will help you right yourself when failure or tragedy strikes,” says Austin Haygood, an aeronautical engineer at Raytheon Corporation.

Haygood continues to explain that to live the seven principles, you need to first believe that “beliefs and values precede habits…people don’t do things they don’t believe will actually work.” Secondly, you need to value the things that will help you achieve your goals more than you value the distractions. “Our beliefs and values enable our habits and behaviors…they are a reflection of our values and character.”

To get the most from the seven principles, you need to “always ask questions, always follow through, and always be willing to learn,” says Nicole Toler, Manager of Electrical Engineering at Northrop Grumman. Also, states Toler, “Have goals, review them, and use them to guide you.” There will be times when these principles conflict with each other, but you can use this to set priorities.

Developing time management skills is also necessary to successfully use the seven principles. Haygood advocates first tracking how you spend your time before you set up a schedule. Once you know where you are being efficient and where you can be more efficient, you can tweak your schedule. Planning, although it seems to take away from the time you have, makes you more efficient. You’re able to prioritize your activities and give yourself enough time to complete them. Wallace also encourages using apps and cell phone notifications to keep you on track.

Mentoring is important for living the seven principles. Mentors are great guides and sounding boards for you. It is good to have more than one mentor. Toler says she has a mentor for each area of her life and advises looking for “someone you can be honest and open with…and someone who offers a new perspective.” Also, you should become a mentor yourself. All it takes is “taking a genuine interest in your mentee and listening to them…ask your mentors and use your resources to find ways to help them,” says Haygood.

e Humble | Use every experience as an opportunity B to grow and learn.

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INFLUENTIAL HISPANICS IN TECHNOLOGY

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Hispanic Engineer magazine’s Most Influential Hispanics in Technology are senior leaders in a variety of fields. Eighty percent of jobs in telecommunications, utilities, industrials, healthcare, IT, finance, energy, and consumer staples will require STEM skills, says the Department of Defense. This sample of top executives in organizations drives the emergence and convergence of new technologies in data management, information processing, software, mobile computing, telecommunications, and geographic information systems.

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erox’s JULIE PEREZ has a very interesting Hispanic Engineer (HE) magazine story to tell.

From “a generational aspect—30 years later—my father was on the cover in Spring 1987,” she says proudly. Steve Perez, also a Xerox engineer, was on the cover of Hispanic Engineer magazine’s 1987 Technology and Computers issue. Then a planning manager, he was the highest-ranking Hispanic at Xerox/Rochester. Perez had 19 patents and helped to develop strategic research. Today, Julie is program manager for Xerox Color Press Production Products. In this role, she has engineering and value chain responsibility for product development and delivery.

Recently, Julie was part of the Office & Solutions Business Group serving in a variety of roles including launch management, cost competitiveness, business operations and portfolio planning.

She was integral to the original 2013 ConnectKey launch and now with the 2017 ConnectKey launch of twenty-nine new products.

In these roles, Julie worked closely with engineering and business functions as well as Fuji Xerox partners to successfully develop and

commercialize new product offerings. Prior to this assignment, Julie had extensive responsibilities in product development and integrated supply chain. She managed the Engineering Program Office, which focused on improving platform elements of engineering delivery. Julie has also managed the Manufacturing Resource Team in Production and, before that, in the office segment that ensured the cost, quality, and delivery aspects of Xerox’s new offerings. Julie has experience as a plant manager, in strategy, and in technology development, where she received two patents. Before Xerox, Julie worked for General Electric Plastics and completed the GE Chemicals & Materials Leadership Program.

She received her Bachelor of Science in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Cornell University, and her M.B.A. from the Simon School at the University of Rochester. She is a member of HAPA and the Monroe County Women’s Alliance at Xerox. She has served on the Pittsford Little League Baseball Board.

[ AT&T ] “There are so many opportunities in both STEM and STEM-related careers. Some are obvious, but others are less so. If you have a talent or skill, you may have the ability to leverage it in a STEM career. Just look at what we’re doing at AT&T. We are merging the worlds of tech and entertainment in new ways that are creating new opportunities in the market and in our workforce. It’s really a beautiful thing to see and I’m excited to be a part of it.”

ENRIQUE RODRIGUEZ, EVP Chief Entertainment Tech Officer, AT&T

“A workforce that is reflective of the diverse cultures, communities and experiences that it serves, ensures that a corporation can reach its ultimate potential. That’s especially true for a company like AT&T, which serves many diverse customers in the U.S. and around the world. Students that focus on an education in STEM will be better positioned to succeed in an environment that is now and will continue to be dependent on an enrichment of ideas, approach and new ways of thinking.”

JUAN G. FLORES, SVP Technology Management & Operations, AT&T

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ANDRA HOWARD, the vice president of corporate brand marketing at AT&T and her team ensure all marketing and advertising strategies leverage the best of AT&T's capabilities by demonstrating the value that technology provides to people in their everyday lives. When Sandra and her team launched a campaign to highlight the importance of AT&T's new tagline “Mobilizing Your World” the effort marked a turning point for the AT&T brand, as it looked to communicate the value that AT&T creates for consumers by driving the mobile revolution through innovation. AT&T launched the "Mobilizing Your World" tagline and brand to help people understand that AT&T has the ability to connect everyone and everything. “Mobilizing Your World explains our role in galvanizing technology, partners, industries, capabilities and bringing it all together making it all work together, making a complicated world seamless and interoperable,” Howard said. “I'd like us to continue to make major strides on telling the next chapter of our brand's journey. I'm really excited to start telling that phase of who we are as a company as we continue to learn and grow,” she said.

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NRIQUE HUMANES has served as chief executive officer (CEO) of Bunge Argentina, an agribusiness company, since February 2011, having been interim CEO since July 2010. Bunge is one of the largest grains exporters in the world. They are responsible for most of the corn, soya, and wheat ingredients found in most ready meals, snacks, and beverages. They also supply ingredients to customers in the livestock, poultry, food processor, food services and bakery industries. Before joining Bunge in 2000 as operations director of Bunge Argentina, Humanes held industrial roles at Unilever and Dow Chemical. He has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the Technology University of Rosario, a postgraduate degree in process management administration from Rice University, and an M.B.A. from IDEA in Argentina.

“When choosing a career path, think big! Dare yourself to take the road less traveled. A STEM field will not only get you an incredible suite of transferable skills but it will also allow you to discover a world of possibilities in a global context.”

DEBORAH GOLDSCHMIED, AVP HR Business Partner Jennifer de la Torre, AVP Risk Management, AT&T

“Embrace being a lifelong learner!

Take every opportunity to learn from people of different backgrounds at all levels, learn from every experience and job you have, and constantly be reading about your industry and changes ahead for the future.”

JENNIFER DE LA TORRE, AVP Risk Management, AT&T

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n August 2014, ILIEVA AGEENKO joined Grant Thornton, one of the world’s largest accounting and consulting member firms that provide assurance, tax, and advisory services. Ilieva has a wealth of experience in risk management, big data analytics, and ecommerce, and she is an innovator with 25 years of experience across consulting, research, and Fortune 100 financial services.

Ilieva has expertise in the evaluation and commercialization of big data, blockchain, artificial intelligence and digital emerging technologies. As Grant Thornton’s Financial Services Advisory Model Risk Management Practice leader, she assists clients in identifying and

managing the complex risks associated with the use of financial and economic models. Prior to that, Ilieva led the Quantitative Risk Modeling and Technology organization at Bank of America and was the program office executive for the Enterprise Quant Council with over 1,300 employees. She also served as director of emerging ecommerce applications at Wachovia and Wells Fargo. During her career she led transformational efforts in banking with digital technologies and analytics, resulting in over $100 million in new account opening, savings and operational efficiencies. In 2006, she orchestrated the launch of mobile banking in the U.S. and nation-wide marketing campaigns with AT&T and Verizon. Ilieva also led banking innovation labs in partnership with Google, IBM, and Microsoft. She served on the Board of Director of LISTA (Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association) and actively promotes women in STEM. She is the author of the women and leadership book “Connecting My Dots.” Ilieva has a master’s degree in mathematical economics and a Ph.D in artificial intelligence, along with two USA patents.

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OSE MARIE GLAZER joined American International Group (AIG), a global insurance organization, as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary on March 8, 2017. Ms. Glazer will oversee the corporate securities, corporate secretary, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) legal teams. She previously served as general counsel–Americas and corporate secretary for Siemens Corporation beginning in 2012. She joined Siemens Corp. from Siemens Product Lifecycle Management Software Inc. (formerly known as UGS Corp.) after serving as general counsel and secretary since 2007 and associate general counsel and compliance officer since 2004. Before joining Siemens, she was general counsel and secretary at Telvista, Inc. She began her legal career as an associate with the law firm, Jones Day. Ms. Glazer received her B.B.A. in accounting, B.A. in Spanish, and J.D. from Southern Methodist University, where she was business managing editor for the Southwestern Law Journal.

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"Diversity is key for our success. We need people from all walks of life in order to deliver the products and services that help our communities."

LUIS SILVIA, VP HR Mexico; Expat, AT&T

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ARIA MARCED is the president of TSMC Europe, with responsibility for driving the development, strategy and management of TSMC’s business in Europe. Established in 1987, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world’s first semiconductor foundry.

The company’s total managed capacity reached above 9 million 12-inch equivalent wafers in 2015.

Before joining TSMC, Ms. Marced was a senior vice president/sales and marketing manager at NXP Semiconductors/Philips Semiconductors. In 2003, she joined Philips Semiconductors as senior vice president and general manager overseeing semiconductor solutions for Connected Consumer applications. Prior to that, she was employed at Intel, where she developed her professional career for more than 19 years, reaching the position in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region as vice president and general manager. In December 2016 CEVA, Inc., a signal processing IP licensor for smarter, connected devices, appointed Ms. Marced, as an independent non-executive director. She is chairwoman of the EMEA Leadership Council of the Global Semiconductor Alliance. The EMEA council is comprised of leading semiconductor executives in the Europe/Middle East/Africa regions. She studied telecommunications engineering at Universidad Politecnica de Madrid in Spain.

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ASA selected JOSEPH M. ACABA in 2004. The California native has logged a total of 138 days in space during two missions. In 2009, Acaba flew aboard STS-119 on the Space Shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station to deliver the final pair of power-generating solar array wings and a truss element. During this mission, he conducted two spacewalks. In 2012 he flew aboard a Soyuz spacecraft to the space station, where he worked as Flight Engineer for the Expedition 31/32. During this mission, the first commercial resupply spacecraft, SpaceX Dragon, arrived at the station.

Acaba recently served as director of operations-Russia in Star City supporting crew training in Soyuz and Russian Segment systems.

Currently, he is training to be a flight engineer for Expedition 53/54.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in geology from University of California-Santa Barbara in1990; a Master of Science in geology from University of Arizona, in 1992; and a Master of Education in curriculum and instruction from Texas Tech University, in 2015. Acaba was a member of the United States Marine Corps, Reserves. He worked as a hydro-geologist in Los Angeles, California, primarily on Superfund sites, and was involved in the assessment and remediation of groundwater contaminants. He spent two years in the United States Peace Corps as an environmental education awareness promoter in the Dominican Republic.

He was also the manager of the Caribbean Marine Research Center at Lee Stocking Island in the Exumas, Bahamas. Prior to arriving at NASA, he taught one year of high school science at Melbourne High School, Florida, and four years of middle school math and science at Dunnellon Middle School, in Florida.

“We are all students well beyond college graduation. In this fast-paced digital economy, learning is no longer an option. It’s a way of life. We should be curious, ask questions and be prepared. That’s how we stay relevant 5, 10 or 30 years after college.

Don’t settle for the status quo; don’t set limits on yourselves based on preconceived notions or past experiences. Continue improving and becoming the best versions of yourselves. It is only through your preparation that you will be able to act quickly on the great opportunities that await you.”

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[ AT&T ] “AT&T is the kind of place where a girl from East Los Angeles can advance to the executive suite.”

CARMEN NAVA, SVP Premium Care, AT&T

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ERENA M. AUÑÓN-CHANCELLOR (M.D.) came to Johnson Space Center in August 2006, when she was employed as a flight surgeon under the University of Texas Medical Branch /Wyle Bioastronautics contract. She spent more than nine months in Russia supporting medical operations for International Space Station crewmembers, including water survival training in Ukraine. In 2009 she was selected as one of 14 members of the twentieth NASA astronaut class. She graduated in November 2011 from Astronaut Candidate Training, which included scientific and technical briefings, intensive instruction in space station systems, spacewalks, robotics, physiological training, T-38 flight training, and water and wilderness survival training. She spent two months in Antarctica from 2010 to 2011 searching for meteorites as part of the Antarctic Search for Meteorites program, funded by the National Science Foundation, which looks for meteorites in the Transantarctic Mountains. Most of that time was spent living on the ice 200 nautical miles from the South Pole.

In 2012, Dr. Auñón-Chancellor operated the Deep Worker submersible as part of the NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations (NEEMO) 16 mission. She subsequently served as an aquanaut aboard the Aquarius underwater laboratory during the NEEMO 20 undersea exploration mission. Dr. Auñón-Chancellor currently handles medical issues for both the Commercial Crew and International Space Station operations. She earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from George Washington University in 1997 and a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas-Health Science Center at Houston in 2001. She completed a three-year residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas, in 2004 and then did an additional year as Chief Resident in the Internal Medicine Department in 2005. She also completed an aerospace medicine residency at UTMB as well as a Master of Public Health in 2007. She is board certified in internal and aerospace medicine.

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“Many young girls think you have to be a doctor or nurse to make an impact, but that’s not true.

Making the world a better place can be in many different job descriptions, including those in STEM.” ALICIA ABELLA, AVP Inventive Science, AT&T

“Let your intellectual curiosity guide you.

Our world is constantly changing; use your curiosity to help it grow.”

LYNETTE AGUILAR, AVP Corporate Strategy, AT&T

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NTHONY “TONY” R. JIMENEZ is founding president and CEO of MicroTech, one of the largest Hispanic-owned IT Integrators in America. Under his leadership, MicroTech services cover cloud computing, cyber security, telecommunications, and mobility and Big Data solutions. A retired U.S. Army officer and service-disabled veteran with 24 years of active military service, Jimenez founded MicroTech in March of 2004. Since then, he has grown the business into a quarterbillion dollar company with employees in more than 30 states supporting prime contracts with civilian and defense agencies as well as IT and network support to Fortune 500 companies. He is also an advocate for the Latino, veteran, minority and small business communities. He serves or has served on influential public boards, including the U.S. Department of Commerce National Advisory Council on Minority Business Enterprise, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, the Harvard Journal of Hispanic Policy, the

Partnership for a New American Economy, and the Board of Directors at the National Capitol Area Council (Boy Scouts of America). He has also testified before Congress and has drafted legislation to improve opportunities for small business owners. Additionally, he has met with the White House and senior advisors on jobs, educational opportunities, entrepreneurship, and the economy. Jimenez earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer and information systems from Webster University, a master’s degree in acquisition management from Florida Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in business management from St. Mary’s University. In April 2016, he was named to STEMconnector’s list of “100 CEO Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math,” which featured CEOs who offer their unique perspective on the issues facing America’s STEM workforce.

[ AT&T ] “One of my favorite quotes regarding education came from one of the greatest historical figures of our time, Nelson Mandela. He said: ‘Education…is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ Not often one thinks of education as a “weapon” but it truly is a weapon for good. One can think of the pursuit of higher education either as a task or a journey.

If you think of it as the former, then you’ll be entering a realm of possibilities and continuous broadening of the mind. My hope for you is that you will seek and find your journey. In a world with constant change, digital advancements, and multiple connectivity, knowledge and education in STEM will increasingly more important. What for? Well… quoting Mr. Mandela, for continuing to “change the world”. Take your place in the journey and start changing it.”

SANDRO MESQUITA, AVP, Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability, AT&T

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HRISTIAN MORALES is corporate vice president and senior general manager, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Intel Corporation.

‘The world is digitalizing,” he said. “Every aspect and activities of the current economy are obsoleting fast and transforming to become smarter, more sustainable and more innovative and competitive.

Young students and new grads bring unique expertise and skills to this transformation journey through their academics, experiences and the unique fact that they were grown in a digital environment.”

Morales joined Intel in 1980 in Paris as an Intel field engineer and in 1983 became me director for Spain and Portugal. He then m moved back to Paris in senior positions to manage Western Europe channels as well as manufacturers who resell Intel's product under their own name and branding. Morales is responsible for championing Intel’s worldwide emerging markets strategy. Before that he was general manager of Latin America and was instrumental in helping to establish a new regional headquarters and expand the company’s presence throughout the continent. In his current position, he is responsible for Intel product sales and marketing in the Europe, Middle East, Africa regions. Prior to this role, he was Intel’s first vice president of the Sales and Marketing group and co-general manager of Asia Pacific.

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ARCELO CLAURE has been president and CEO of Sprint Corporation since 2014. Under his leadership, Sprint has expanded its innovations in the wireless industry, such as leasing to the U.S. industry and service that brings the in-store experience to customers’ homes or offices. Prior to Sprint, Marcelo founded Brightstar Corp. in 1997 and transformed the small Miami-based distributor into the largest wireless distribution and services company in the telecommunications industry. Brightstar was recognized as the largest Hispanic-owned business in the United States. Before founding Brightstar, Marcelo operated a wireless retail business. He currently owns BAISA, which operates Club Bolivar, the most popular soccer team in Bolivia. He is co-founder of One Laptop per Child, an organization that provides boys and girls in impoverished communities with low-cost laptops. He is also a member of several boards, including My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, a nonprofit that works to eliminate opportunity gaps for young men of color.

Marcelo earned a Bachelor of Science in economics and finance in 1993 and an honorary Doctorate of Commercial Science from Bentley University.

“Creative problem solving will create opportunities, but the difference maker for most successful leaders often lies in their abilities to communicate and sell their ideas.”

VINCENT TORRES, VP Marketing Strategy & Analytics, AT&T

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hat do physics, migration, linguistics, atom structure, and Facebook have in common?

On the surface, probably not much for most people. But to mathematicians and statisticians, these all have a clear connection. These subjects most likely use graphs and graph theory to help explain correlated patterns. Graph theory, the study of networks, is at the heart of understanding various analytical data sciences, from military strategies and systematic supply distribution to social media applications.

Although the foundations of graph theory are just that—theory—the findings can have significant impacts on an array of information studies as we know them; it is simply a matter of when that can or will happen. RSA encryption algorithms are a key example of how number theory can make a difference years after original research has been done. Understanding this, Denise Hernandez, a student at Kennesaw State University, is using her background in mathematics to imprint new approaches to relational connections within networks.

A National Science Foundation (NSF) scholar, Hernandez has been exploring theoretical work with the Fibonacci number of the chorded cycle graph and finding the number of independent sets on the cycle graph. Her original work is a first for the fields of combinatorics and graph theory. It has been presented at several professional conferences, including the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) in Birmingham, Alabama, and the STEM Innovators Conference in Savannah, Georgia.

“It’s great knowing that I am contributing work and theoretical formulas that have not yet been introduced to the mathematical community,” Hernandez said.

“Graph theory is very visual, and I’m a visual learner. If I can see something, it’s usually easy for me to understand and easier to explain to people. Being able to look at the number of sets has always made things clearer for me.”

A first-generation college student, Hernandez had a fondness for math applications at an early age. “I’ve been interested in math since the 8th grade. I was good at it, so I continued to pursue it over the years. With math, I love that there is always a solution. With English, opinions always varied, but with math, there was always an exact answer.”

Hernandez has received great support from Dr. Joe DeMaio, a mathematics professor at Kennesaw State and her research adviser. “My NSF coordinator introduced me to Dr. DeMaio,” she said. “Dr. DeMaio presented the problem to our team, and it seemed really interesting. We kept working, and we were finally able to find that formula and contribute it to the math community.” Because the research is theoretical, the applications for what Hernandez has presented are unknown but very probable for use with informational systems in the future.

“There’s not a real net when it comes to research,” Dr. DeMaio explained. “You don’t know how everything’s going to play out until it has. Nevertheless, it is always good to advance the state of knowledge in mathematics and statistics, and Denise has done that. Though we don’t know an application for her work yet, somebody will be thinking of a real, applied problem and go, ‘Wait! I can use that result.’”

Hernandez seems hopeful and excited about the possibilities for her work as well. “Graph theory, since it’s still theory, can be used in something like computer science and networking nodes. It is used a great deal in counting networks and determining which ones can be connected to others, and so on.

“The experience I’ve gained with doing this research project and the skills I’ve learned from using Icon computer programming have been amazing,” she continued. “I hope to use these skills to work with similar teams later on in order to find results for similar projects. This is definitely a stepping stone for me to go into the math industry. The National Science Foundation has provided so many great opportunities to continue my career as a mathematician. I’m very blessed that this organization believes in me and is willing to invest in me and my work.”

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n the forefront of information technology (IT) innovation for decades, Department of Defense (DoD) scientists and engineers work at the cutting edge of technological breakthroughs. There are more than 100,000 scientists or engineers in a workforce bordering on three million. The DoD employs nearly half of the scientists and engineers across the federal government. Currently, they work on big data, high performance computing, and the security needs of government entities.

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These include internships, mentoring, summer employment, and STEM scholarship programs. The federal government is now working to add these tools to their recruitment portfolio for STEM candidates, the Center said.

According to the World Economic Forum, increasing innovation will be multiplied by emerging technology in artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of Things, autonomous vehicles, 3-D printing, nanotechnology, biotechnology, materials science, energy storage, and quantum computing.

Some of the largest companies deploying emerging technologies include Internet advertising, search engine, and software giant—and parent company of Google—Alphabet Inc., JP Morgan Chase, ExxonMobil, Bank of America, AT&T, Verizon, WalMart Stores, Microsoft, Comcast, P&G, Ford, IBM, General Motors, FedEx, PepsiCo, Johnson & Johnson, UnitedHealthcare, Pfizer, Intel, CVS, McDonald’s, the Home Depot, Target, and General Electric (GE).

Apple Inc., which released its best, most advanced iPhone ever in September, is at the forefront of mobile devices development, personal computing, and software. Samsung Electronics is a global leader in semiconductor and electronics, and Internet retailer Amazon.com is outpacing its competitors in cloud computing and app hosting.

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“The conclusion I’ve come to is that every company is now a tech company,” Pagán said.

“There’s no company developing a product or service that does not have eighty percent of that product or service development delivery tied into technology,” he said.

People have lots of different names for this era of increasing innovation or fourth industrial age, but Pagán says he likes to call it the digital twin mode.

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Jem Pagán is currently the director of technology strategy for JNK Securities, a research and trading firm for institutional investment organizations in New York City.

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JNK research on trends in digital transformation shows that mobility, cyber security, data-driven processes and decisions, the Internet of Things, and autonomous driving are changing the STEM fields.

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Many science, technology, and engineering fields involve change, but how are careers going to change? Which careers are going to be hot by the time the next generation of STEM graduates hit the streets?

“Those questions drove the list of my 10 top careers in the next decade,” Pagán said. “I think my research demonstrates a lot of adoption is taking place right now and for the next seven years.”

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“Almost every activity we take online is digitized and tracked,” said Jake Porway, former New York Times data scientist and now CEO of DataKind, at a recent SAS Global Forum keynote.

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“Almost every interaction we now have with our world or between each other takes place with a digital interface in between,

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Nanotechnology

How can you prepare for those hot jobs of the future?

STEM is key. All workers use their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or math to try to understand how the world works and to solve problems.

Based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ description of science, technology, engineering, and math, STEM fields are closely related and build on each other.

For example, math provides the foundation for physics—and physics, in turn, for engineering. Engineers can apply their knowledge of physics to make devices that are useful for testing theories. Advances in physics may then lead to advances in engineering and technology.

Experts say every organization has a data scientist. According to some, data science is a continuation of old data analysis fields such as statistics, data mining, and predictive analytics. something that creates data…data that allows us to see things we’ve never seen before,” Porway pointed out.

Once mobile devices gave us access to location, businesses had a better story on geolocation, demographics, and the in-car experience, Pagán said. Using data to market products to different demographics has opened up new opportunities for professionals and new STEM graduates to think outside the box.

“There’s a skill sets gap and a shortage of qualified professionals because they’re no longer confined to specialized areas,” Pagán added.

“The digital transformation has become an opportunity for qualified and available STEM professionals to take advantage of,” he noted.

In the last decade, the job of extracting knowledge from data has focused on information, statistics, business analysis, data development and data engineering, and computer science.

Computer scientists find new ways to use technology. They study and solve complex problems in computing for medicine, science, and business.

Business analysts may be involved in everything from creating the enterprise architecture to defining the requirements for programs and projects or supporting improvement in technology and processes.

The International Institute for Business Analysis (IIBA) says job titles for business analysis practitioners include business analyst, business systems analyst, systems analyst, requirements engineer, process analyst, product manager, product owner, enterprise analyst, business architect, management consultant, business intelligence analyst, data scientist, and more.

According to the IIBA, other jobs, such as management, project management, product management, software development, quality assurance, and interaction design, rely heavily on business analysis skills for success.

Robotics is part mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and computer science. It deals with the design, construction, operation, and application of automated machines or robots as well as computer systems.

To learn more about real-life data science and other hot jobs, we looked at what some Women of Color award-winning professionals do in a digital world.

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HISPANIC ENGINEER & Information Technology | SPRING 2017 35

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